Hampshire · England
Driveway security posts for homes in Havant
Driveway security posts supplied and fitted in Havant, Hampshire: surveyed, scanned for services, set in proper foundations and finished to match the ground.
Computer-generated imageHavant driveway security posts
Telescopic, fold-down and removable security posts for home driveways, to deter car theft and stop unwanted parking. In Havant, that tends to mean sites such as front-garden parking spaces, private parking bays and shared drives.
We cover Havant's PO9 and PO11 postcode districts, including places such as Durrants, South Hayling, North Hayling and Northney. Jobs in Havant can be combined with work in Waterlooville (2.6 miles), Portsmouth (6.1 miles), Gosport (7.6 miles) and Fareham (8.5 miles) (straight-line distances). Havant is about 6 miles from Portsmouth.
Local details
- Area
- Hampshire, England
- Highway authority
- Hampshire County Council (local roads)
- Planning authority
- the council for Havant
- Postcodes
- PO9 and PO11
- Guide price
- Typically £405–£895 per post inc VAT; minimum job £415
- Survey
- Free, with a fixed written quote
- Nearby
- Waterlooville (2.6 mi), Portsmouth (6.1 mi), Gosport (7.6 mi), Fareham (8.5 mi)
Where driveway security posts go in around Havant
Common uses in a place like Havant:
- Homes worried about keyless or relay car theft
- Open-plan frontages without gates
- Drives where neighbours or visitors keep parking
Driveway security post prices in Havant
| Specification | Guide price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | £405–£615 inc VAT | Standard post, foundation, reinstatement |
| Upgraded | £555–£755 inc VAT | Upgraded finish or fittings, reflective band, matched keys |
| Premium | £705–£895 inc VAT | Heavy-duty or architectural spec, premium finish |
Per post, supplied and installed; +6% for South East. Guide only — the fixed price follows a survey.
Permissions and groundwork in Havant
Hampshire County Council is the highway authority covering Havant's local roads. If any post would stand on adopted highway rather than your land, that consent is the first thing we sort out.
If your site in Havant is listed or inside a conservation area, check with the local planning authority (the council for Havant) before choosing a finish — heritage settings often favour cast iron or painted steel over stainless.
The water supply pipe, gas service and electric cable all cross the front garden, often at shallow depth and rarely where you would guess, and older drives may cover inspection chambers or soakaways. Clay soils hold water, so a telescopic or semi-automatic cassette there needs a proper soakaway or a connection to a surface water drain, never the foul drain.
- Make sure the post is on your own land; a post on the pavement or the dropped kerb needs the highway authority's agreement.
- If the drive is shared or has a right of way over it, agree positions with the neighbour first.
From survey to handover
Mark the position
The position is marked with the car in place, so we can check it blocks the car and that you can still open doors and walk past.
Fit the post
Telescopic cassettes and removable sockets are set flush in concrete with drainage beneath. Fold-down posts are anchored to concrete or a small new pad.
Make good and show you
The surface is reinstated and cleaned. We show you how to lock, lower and raise the post and hand over the keys.
Options to consider
| Option | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fold-down posts | Hinged posts bolted down with resin anchors. Quick to fit and no digging, but need a solid base to fix into. |
| Removable posts | Lift out of a shallow socket and lock in place. Simple and low cost to fit, but must be stored when out. |
| Semi-automatic posts | Rise on their own when unlocked and push down to lower. Easier for daily use than lifting a post. |
What affects the quote
Our South East guide prices are a starting point; the survey in Havant firms them up. What tends to move them:
- Type of post: telescopic, fold-down, removable or semi-automatic
- Number of posts for the cars on the drive
- Finish and keyed-alike locks
Keeping them working
Fold-down posts need the hinge oiled and anchors checked. Use the post regularly and keep the lock lubricated, especially before winter.
If posts in Havant are later hit or damaged, we can repair or replace them — see bollard repairs.
Questions about driveway security posts in Havant
Which parts of Havant do you cover for driveway security posts?
We cover all of Havant (PO9 and PO11) and the rest of Hampshire. We also work in Waterlooville, Portsmouth and Gosport.
Do I need consent for driveway security posts on a public footway in Havant?
In Havant, work on adopted pavements and verges needs consent from Hampshire County Council, the local highway authority. Car parks, forecourts and other private land only need the owner's permission.
What's a typical price for driveway security posts in Havant?
In Havant, typically £405–£895 per post, supplied and installed, including VAT, with a minimum job of £415 plus VAT, using our South East guide prices. The fixed figure comes in writing after we've seen the site.
Where should a driveway security post go?
Close enough in front of the car, or between it and the road, that the car cannot be driven round it. We mark the position with your car in place during the survey. Sloping drives and wide frontages may change the obvious spot.
What if I lose the key to my driveway post?
Keep the spare somewhere safe. If both are lost, many lock cylinders can be replaced, but sometimes the lock has to be drilled. That is a paid repair visit, so a spare key is worth having.
Driveway security posts near Havant
- Waterlooville (2.6 mi)
- Portsmouth (6.1 mi)
- Gosport (7.6 mi)
- Fareham (8.5 mi)
- Chichester (9.1 mi)
- Bognor Regis (14.3 mi)